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'Money talks', admits heavyweight icon, 58, after considering shock comeback

12 May 2024 , 16:11
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British icon revealed how he stays in shape aged 58
British icon revealed how he stays in shape aged 58

LENNOX LEWIS has refused to rule out a boxing comeback - if the price is right.

The British legend - and last undisputed heavyweight champion - officially retired in 2004 a year after his last fight.

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Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield pictured in 2020Credit: Getty

He bowed out after beating Vitali Klitschko and remains one of the most celebrated heavyweights and fighters from the UK.

But in recent years, he has watched as former opponents Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield both made controversial comebacks.

So it leaves Lewis, 58, open to offers as he told The Guardian: "As my friend says, I ain’t no fool.

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“I was seeing if I could catch you out there. For me, money talks, bulls*** walks... That’s what I’m saying. I’d 100 per cent consider it.”

Lewis revealed he still stays in shape despite being retired for two decades by jogging and swimming.

He said: "I ran five miles this morning, swam a couple of lengths, 100m. Then I woke up and took a shower.”

Holyfield, 61, faced ex-UFC champion Vitor Belfort in a shameful showdown in September 2021 - losing in a single round.

A year earlier, Tyson boxed fellow great Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition bout which ended a draw over eight rounds.


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But now Iron Mike will return in a controversial clash on July 20 in Texas against YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul.

By the time the bout come around there will a 31-YEAR age gap between the two.

Paul, 27, has lost only once in his ten bouts against Tommy Fury, 25, winning three bouts since.

But Lewis warned: “I’m concerned for Jake Paul. Tyson still knows how to punch, as you can see when he’s hitting a bag.

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"If Jake Paul gets hit by one of those punches, he’s going to feel it. I know Jake Paul doesn’t want to get hit.

“Tyson comes forward and he knows how to cut off the ring. It could be a matter of time, as how good is Jake Paul’s defence?

"I saw Mike a couple of weeks ago and he looked good. He was walking around without a shirt and showing off his body so he’s getting ready.”

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson facing off
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson facing offCredit: @jakepaul

Jack Figg

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